January weather forecast
New Salem, SC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in New Salem, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average high of 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

In New Salem, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in New Salem, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in New Salem are January through March and December. In New Salem, in January, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In New Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

In New Salem, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 9min.
On the first day of January in New Salem, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In New Salem, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in New Salem, South Carolina. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in New Salem?

January brings the lowest temperatures in New Salem, South Carolina, with an average high of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the average January temperature in New Salem?

The high-temperature in New Salem, South Carolina, during January is 50.2°F (10.1°C) and the low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in New Salem?

In January, the average relative humidity in New Salem is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January in New Salem?

In New Salem, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in New Salem?

In January, in New Salem, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in New Salem?

In New Salem, South Carolina, the average day length in January is 10h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in New Salem?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in New Salem, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in New Salem?

In January, the average sunshine duration in New Salem, South Carolina, is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in New Salem?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in New Salem?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in New Salem is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
New Salem, SC

Average temperature in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average high temperature in January: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
New Salem, SC

Average pressure in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
New Salem, SC

Average wind speed in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
New Salem, SC

Average humidity in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
New Salem, SC

Average rainfall in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in January
New Salem, SC

Average rainfall days in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
New Salem, SC

Average snowfall in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
New Salem, SC

Average snowfall days in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
New Salem, SC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
New Salem, SC

Average sunshine days in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
New Salem, SC

Average UV index in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
New Salem, SC

Average cloud cover in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
New Salem, SC

Average visibility in January - New Salem, SC
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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